Nishi Travel Guide
Sapporo
Popular places to visit
Shiroi Koibito Park
Bring the family to Shiroi Koibito Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Sapporo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Sapporo Dome
Watch the excitement of baseball and soccer games, shop, eat or climb to an observation deck for panoramic views of Sapporo and its surroundings.
Odori Park
Sapporo’s main thoroughfare has been transformed into a long municipal park, also the city’s premier venue for festivals throughout the year.
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
During your trip to Sapporo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Tanukikoji Shopping Street. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's festivals.
Otaru Canal
During your trip to Otaru, you can do some window-shopping at Otaru Canal. Discover the hot springs and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
Jozankei Hot Spring
You can take time to visit Jozankei Hot Spring during your travels to Sapporo. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo, Furano, and Ningle Terrace Full Day Tour
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
Top hotels in Nishi
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Great location, easy walking to station. Even in the snow! Great breakfast buffet with expansive selection. Highly recommended for families!
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Sapporo
Ok
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO HOTEL Kitahiroshima Station
Very nice
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Sapporo Grand Hotel
Friendly helpful staff. Great location
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Abest Sapporo
Yes
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Tokyu Stay Sapporo Odori
Perfect location within walkable distance to train station and major buses
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi
Kotoni
Even though there aren't top sights in Kotoni, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Sapporo Jyogai Market. Jump on the metro at Kotoni Station to see more of the city.
Chuo-ku
You might enjoy the skiing while in Chuo-ku. Maruyama Zoo is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station to see more of the city.
Teine
You'll enjoy the parks and ski areas in Teine. You might want to make time for a stop at Sapporo Teine or Maeda Forest Park.
Maruyama
While you're in Maruyama, take in top sights like Maruyama Zoo or Maruyama Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Maruyama-koen Station or Nishi-Nijuhatchome Station.
Kita Ward
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Kita Ward. Top attractions like Hokkaido University Museum and Seikatei are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Kita-nijuyo-jo Station or Kita-sanjuyo-jo Station to see more of the city.
Odori
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Odori. Make a stop by Tanukikoji Shopping Street or Odori Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Hatchome Stop or Nishi-Yon-Chome Stop to get around town.
